About our recruits... one of the things Marshall says each and every time he mentions next year's recruiting class is that they are good players, but more importantly great people with great families. I think Marshall was the deal maker and the primary reason Stutz and others are coming here. Other reasons are secondary, though important. So, if he leaves, while it doesn't guarantee that those recruits will not come here, I think (only my opinion) that it definately makes 'all bets off' and that usually isn't a good thing.
Recruits are just one aspect. Consistency and the reputation of the university are another. If you're a potential recruit considering WSU, it doesn't look good for WSU to see that you've had 3 different coaches in 3 years (Turgeon, Marshall and presumably whoever would replace him). I would think kids would want to go somewhere where the program is established and the system is also established--meaning the coach has been there long enough to get the pieces in place.
Recruits are just one aspect. Consistency and the reputation of the university are another. If you're a potential recruit considering WSU, it doesn't look good for WSU to see that you've had 3 different coaches in 3 years (Turgeon, Marshall and presumably whoever would replace him). I would think kids would want to go somewhere where the program is established and the system is also established--meaning the coach has been there long enough to get the pieces in place.
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